NKII 7842 Newsletter June.fh9 - Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated

Te reo parikarangaranga o KahungunuJune 2002Mihi...the echoing cries of KahungunuE nga mana, e nga reo, e nga karangarangatanga maha. I runga i nga waka oroto i nga hau maha te mana me te wehi, tena koutou, tena koutou, kia orakoutou katoa.Nga mihi ki nga tini aitua kua huri ki tua o te arai, haere atu ra, haerewhakangaro atu ra. Na reira, ratou ki a ratou, tatou ki a tatou, tenatatou.-John Nepe Apatu, Deputy ChairTHE FACE OF BOOKS IN HOMES, HENARE O'KEEFENgati Kahungunu IwiI N C O R P O R A T E D509 ORCHARD ROADPO BOX 2406, HASTINGSNEW ZEALANDPHONE 06 876 2718OR 0800 524 864FAX 06 876 4807paatai@kahungunu.iwi.nzwww.kahungunu.iwi.nz"It's blown all myexpectations." That's howHenare O'Keefe describeshis job of the past twoyears, nationalambassador-at-large forBooks In Homes.It means a lot of travelvisitingschools involvedin the programme,hanging out with Kiwirole models promotingBooks in Homes, andcharming potentialsponsors means beingaway from home mostweekdays. A typical daywill be three shows, ortwo shows and a speechor presentation - he is inhot demand for thespeaking circuit forconferences, RotaryClubs and the like.The former Departmentof Child, Youth andFamily Services youthjustice coordinator paystribute to Pam, his wifeof 30 years, saying if theydid not have such a solid relationshipit wouldn't work. "I can leave homesafe in the knowledge that mychildren are safe, that their needs arebeing met."And when he does get home, he'swith his family. If it happens to be aSaturday, that means rugby- his"relaxation" time - not just watching,but playing it too.And the O'Keefes have a large family.Henare and Pam have raised fourchildren of their own, and fosteredanother 195-so far.A big part of his presentations isabout relationships, families and love,besides promoting reading. "It's notjust about the written word, it's aroha,it's salvation to many children andfamilies. I'm also given theopportunity to love, and be loved."While Books In Homes ismarvellous in its entirety, it's also avehicle to spread all these messagesas well."Henare, who is of Ngati Kahungunu,Ngati Porou and Irish descent, thanksBooks In Homes founder Alan Dufffor his rediscovery of the writtenword. It has also provided otherlearning opportunities too.Talking about a recent trip to Porirua,where many schools arepredominately Samoan, he had tomodify his presentation a bit to catchthe attention of a group of Somalischoolchildren who could not yetspeak English. He put some real effortinto the funny face-pulling he isfamous for, and soon they werelaughing along with the rest of thechildren."It's also teaching me to be moreunderstanding and tolerant of othercultures."Henare caught the attention of AlanDuff, with the Hip Hop Cops, a grouphe helped create. The Hip Hop Copsis a group of police, lawyers, judges,social workers, celebrities and MPswho help to promote the scheme. TheCops have become one of the mostpopular role models for theprogramme, and they are still a bigpart of Books In Homes today.HOW IT ALL BEGAN...The Alan Duff CharitableFoundation's Books in Homesprogramme was launched seven yearsago at Camberley Primary School,Hastings, one of 80 schools involved.It reached 18,000 children.Today there are 424 schools involvedin the literacy scheme, 31 in Hawke'sBay alone, and 85,000 children.Want to know more? Visitwww.booksinhomes.org.nz, emailduffy@booksinhomes.org.nz,or phone 09 5790616.Page 1

Kaumatua Representatives BringExperience To The NKII BoardSchool committees, marae work and heapsof children are some of the things BillBlake and Sophie Keefe have in common.They are the kaumatua representatives on theNgati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Board,selected in the recently held kaumatua elections.Bill hails from Mahia, of Ngati Kahu (Wairoa)and Ngai Te Rakato, while Sophie's whakapapais to most of Kahungunu, from Mahia right downto Wairarapa.Bill, a widower, has 14 children and not longago baptised his 50th mokopuna. Sophie hadfour children with her late husband Did, adoptedthree and took in 34 whangai.She lived with her husband's people for many years atRaupunga, getting involved in many things, such asfundraising for the Kahungunu marae on Putere Road,organising a kaumatua bus for Ngati Pahauwera, andbeing a representative on the Ngati Kahungunu IwiIncorporated hauora group in the late 1980s -just tomention a few. She divides her time between Wellingtonand Hawke's Bay.Bill is not one for staying at home much either. Currentlyhe is a trustee for Te Rauhina and Rakato marae, representsBill Blake and Sophie Keefethe Wairoa rohe on the HB Regional Council MaoriAdvisory Committee, and is a government appointedmember of the HB-East Coast Conservation Board. Healso manages to find time to look after the family farm.Bill has been a kaumatua representative for NgatiKahungunu Iwi Incorporated before, and has beeninvolved with Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated mostrecently as a director of it's housing business, Tu KahuLtd. Both Bill and Sophie have been involved with theWairoa Taiwhenua, Sophie since it was established.LAST CHANCE TO SEE NGATIKAHUNGUNU EXHIBITIONThis is the last chance to see photographic exhibition "KahungunuKa Moe... Ka Puta... Te Hononga Mareikura", which finishes upon June 9 at the National Library gallery in Wellington.The last week is packed with entertainment and lectures, plus a specialMatariki Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Fiesta on June 8.Kahungunu Maori Dance Theatre have five performances scheduled, includinga leading role in the closing ceremony on Sunday June 9.Maori Language commissioner and former Waikato University Professorof Maori Dr Timoti Karetu, and Professor Graham Smith, Ngati Kahungunuki Wairarapa, have lectures on the Thursday.The combined exhibition and lecture series in Hastings, a joint venturebetween Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated, the National Library and theHawke's Bay Cultural Trust was one of the most successful to be held inHawke's Bay last year and is proving to be even more popular in Wellington.Courtesy of Turnball National LibraryKia Ora Helen BarlowHelen Barlow looks as comfortable behind a desk as she feels behind the wheel.For the past five years she has been driving taxis. Since April she has also beenkaiwhakataumanuhiri of the front desk at Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.It began with a wish to give herself some options jobwise. She completed a computercourse at Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga, then started looking for receptionist work.Being turned down a few times made her more determined to carry on. "Then thisone came up, I fitted the criteria, and here I am."Helen replaces Sonia Paul who recently gave birth to her second son, Taonga.Congratulations Sonia, Ken and Ihaia.Page 2

Food, Fun and Balloons for Matariki 2002This year's Matariki, or Maori New Yearcelebrations between June 7-9 is quiteliterally taking to the skies.At least 12 hot air balloonists, plus Hawke'sBay's resident balloonist AndrewLivingstone from Early Morning Balloons,are taking part in this year's celebrations.Matariki begins with Ahipo, or Nightglow,on June 7 between 5-9pm at Nelson Park,Hastings. The inflated balloons will betethered to the ground, and lit up in asynchronized display set to music. Otherentertainment will include kapa haka, afireworks display creating Maori designs,and international and Maori food for saleto fill hungry tummies.From 9am the next day the balloons willtake off from Matariki Wines near Flaxmere,and Sileni Estates near Havelock North.Keep an eye out for the three special shapeballoons- a paua and two eggs.On Sunday June 9 the Matariki Food, Wineand Balloon Fiesta will be held inconjunction with the Farmer's Market at theHawke's Bay A&P showgrounds inHastings.Organisers are expecting more than 30wineries, restaurants and food producers toprovide the public with entertainment suchas cooking demonstrations and wine talks,not to mention a Rewena Bread BakingContest. There will also be entertainment,including kapa haka and activities for kids.The balloonists will float past the groundsand attempt to throw a hoop over aninflatable wine bottle. The winner's prize is52 bottles of Matariki sparkling wine, oneHastings has a new visual arts course-Toimairangi, a Maori contemporarydesign programme led by artistsSandy Adsett and Paerau Corneal.An exhibition of artwork by the 24students helped officially launch thecourse, based in Eastbourne Street,on May 1, before a crowd of about100 excited whanau, wellwishers,and people involved in other WhareTapere o Takitimu Wananga courses.Some people travelled from as far asInvercargill to give their blessing toToimairangi, others representingMihiroa marae, Whanganui a Orotu,and Heretaunga.The evening was capped off byperformances from Kahurangi MaoriDance Theatre.Sandy and Paerau both come withfor each week of the year.This is the third annual Matariki celebrationsorganised by the Maori MillenniumCommittee.“Matariki, in future years, has the potentialto become a winter food related festivalthat is sought after by international visitors”,says spokesman Te Rangi Huata. June isusually a quiet month for the tourismindustry in Hawke's Bay.Consultants who completed a strategy reportfor Hawke's Bay Tourism earlier this yearsaid one of the five key opportunities forHawke's Bay is fostering Maori tourismproduct, and research showed touristswanted genuine Maori experiences.All marae are invited to participate byorganising a dinner, either just to givethanks to their communities, or to be afundraiser. You too could participate,organising a food related activity in yourhome, or a restaurant, or community hall.• Ahipo - under fives are free, over fives,$2 entry.• Mass Balloon Ascension - free entry• Food, Wine, Balloon Fiesta - gold coinentry.Matariki translated means tiny eyes. It is asmall cluster of stars known as Pleiades,appearing in the dawn skies from late Mayto early June.It acts as a seasonal forecast. If the starcluster appears clear and bright, it is thoughtthe year ahead will be warm and productive.If it appears hazy and shimmering, a coldwinter is in store.good reputations as artists. Sandy,originally from Raupunga, has spent35 years in Gisborne, 10 of those asprincipal tutor at Toihoukura, theMaori arts school at TairawhitiPolytechnic.Paerau, a clay and fibre artist, was atutor at Toihoukura for two years.Toimairangi is taught from a culturalbase, using stories and legends,following Takitimu's principlekaupapa- learning through wananga,kaupapa Maori, wairua Maori, kawaand manaakitanga.Sandy will follow some of the sameprinciples as were used atToihoukura, so the art is practical,rather than theoretical, and thestudents' whanau are encouraged toplay a part.Photo courtesy of Hawkes Bay TodayThe first new moon after the rise of Pleiadessignalled the start of the New Year, whenfood stores were full from harvesting birdsfrom the forest, fish from the sea, kumarafrom the earth and migrating fish from thesea.Everyone gathered to give thanks, celebrateand welcome the new planting season.The Maori Millennium Committee hasrevived this tradition in modern times withthe aim of making it a truly unique Aotearoacelebration that embraces all NewZealanders.NEW ARTS COURSE LAUNCHED INHASTINGS

Plain Sailing For Rangatahi Achiever"The water. Just being on the water." It's what15-year-old Joshua Wirihana Mark Aperahamalikes the most about being part of the Hawke'sBay Volunteer Coastguard. Josh, who is ofNgati Kahungunu, Nga Puhi and Europeandescent, has the distinction of being perhapsthe youngest coastguard member able to skipperthe Naiad and Waveney vessels. He actuallysat and passed his Boatmaster's Certificate,the minimum requirement of a potential skipper,when he was 14 but wasn't allowed in the topseat legally until he was 15.He has been around boats for a long time.Venture out into the harbour on a NapierSailing Club race day and you could comeacross Josh behind the wheel of one of theclub's five rescue-patrol boats. And as alifeguard of the Westshore Surf LifesavingClub, he has been to the surf nationals, not asa competitor but doing the trusted behind thescenes stuff like setting out buoys and beinga patrolling lifeguard. It was a conversationabout a coastguard exercise which sparkedJosh's interest. The next available Wednesdayhe found himself sitting in on one of thecoastguard's weekly gatherings and theorysessions, and that's where it began. He alsohas numerous first aid certificates, a VHFlicense and his life guard certificate. Port ofNapier senior pilot Gus Matson, an accreditedboating tutor and the one Josh sat hisboatmaster's certificate under, comes in for abit of praise. "He's really looked after me."Currently a Year 11 student at Napier BoysHigh, Josh spent his first school years at TeTalented Kahungunu RangatahiI te taha o toku papaKo Kahuranaki te maungaKo Ngaruroro te awaKo Takitimu te wakaKo Ngati Kahungunu te IwiKo Ngati Poporo te HapuKo Mangaroa te MaraeI te taha o toku mamaKo Momokai te maungaKo Waitinohia te awaKo Takitimu te awaKo Ngati Kahungunu te IwiKo Rakaipaka te HapuKo Manutai te MaraeKo William Walker raua ko Tirahaere Solomonoku matua tipuna o te taha o toku mamaKo Paahu Paratene Edwards raua ko Mere HokaHakiwai oku matua tipuna o te taha o toku papaKo Tane nui-a Rangi Edwards toku papa, no BridgePa iaKo Kararaina Walker toku mama, no Nuhaka iaKo Tane nui-a-Rangi Edwards ahau, no PaharakekeahauHe’s big, strong, talented and Kahungunu.He’s Tane Nui a Rangi (TJ) Edwards and atjust 18 years of age, is already a great rolemodel and example for other youth.2002 has been a big year for TJ. He is theHead Boy at Hastings Boys High School, playsKura Kaupapa O Hoani Waititi in Auckland,where he lived with mum Sandra Mauger.Even then, you couldn't keep him away fromthat water. When he was 10 he would be gettingup at 4am, biking 11km to the swimming pool,putting in a day at school, followed by moreswimming. He has been living with his nan,Wini (nee Apatu) and koro, John Mauger, forfour years now. That strong grounding in tereo means that he is sitting Sixth FormCertificate Maori this year. When the schoolhas visitors, he is also often called upon tomake the mihi, either on behalf of the school,or for the manuhiri.His granddad John and Nan Wini arereally proud of this fact. John saidhe got a lot of pleasure from seeingJosh leading the korero at an AnzacDay ceremony at the school for theold boys. "I'm really chuffed aboutthat." When Josh is standing thereon Anzac Day, he is rememberinghis granddad Edward Aperahama,of A Company, 28th Maori Battalion,and his great-granddad, Charlie, orClarry Mauger, who fought atPasschendale, France, in WWI. Theattraction to the sea comes as nosurprise once you learn of a bit offamily history. The Maugers havea long history in seafaring andboatbuilding - Josh's greatgreatgranddadwas a shipwright -and his Nga Puhi hapu is known isrecognised for its marine skills.for his schools 1st XV and for a localSenior Premiere rugby teams. He’sbeen a past Hawkes Bay U16Representative and has also attendedthe Central Regions SecondarySchools Hurricanes Rugby Camp inboth 2001 and 2002. But that’s notall he’s good at. His talents extendsbeyond the rugby field as TJ playsboth the piano and clarinet as wellas being in the school choir. He hasalso been a Male Role Model to form1 and 2 students at a local school.In only his second season, TJ hasmanaged to establish himself in the athleticsarena at both a local and national level. TJ iscurrently the East Coast North Island Discussand Shotput Champion as well as being selectedin the NZ Secondary Schools Athletic Team.He is the NZ Secondary Schools Championfor Hammer and the NZ Under 20 Hammerand Shotput Champion.These efforts have been rewarded by beingincluded in the NZ Athletics DevelopmentSquad to travel to Poland in June to be trainedunder the Worlds Top Coaches for field events.While there, he will also be participating inthe Polish National Junior Champs and othermeets. If he qualifies, he will then travel toJamaica for the World Junior Olympics in July.Watch out for this guy at the next Olympics.The coastguard has 140-odd non-activemembers, of whom a lot of them, while theywould like to go to callouts, have othercommitments such as family, Josh says. 30 orso active members tend to callouts, crewingand maintaining their two craft. Josh is modestin his achievements, saying he still has heapsto learn and is careful to show deference to themore experienced when on callout, but happyto lead where and when necessary.People like Josh are just doing what they like- they're keen and committed.Josh and his Mum aboard the ‘Waverley’Mussel FarmProspects BrighterThe proposed mussel farm off the coastof Waipatiki which Ngati Kahungunu IwiIncorporated has a stake in has inched alittle closer to becoming a reality.The Hawke's Bay Regional Councilrecently granted resource consent to allowthe players to start trials later this year.The council has recommended toConservation Minister Sandra Lee, whohas the final say, that the developmentcan start, provided the farm is slightlysmaller than planned- 18 100ha blocksandthat environmental monitoring becarried out at each stage of thedevelopment.If Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson grantsa farm permit, trials may begin in August.The application was made by NapierMussels Ltd, a subsidiary of NZ Sea FarmsLtd. Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporatedis one of Napier Mussels majorshareholders. The other is Sealord ShellfishLtd, owned by Te Ohu Kai Moana andJapanese company Nippon Suisan Kaisha.The farm has the potential to create up to300 jobs, with more if a processing plantcan be set up in Hawke's Bay.

NKII Board Meeting11th & 12th April, Papawai Marae, Greytown - WairarapaTwelve months down the track as a Board, we have completedour first round of Hui in each of the six taiwhenua. On abeautiful, crisp morning we assembled at Papawai Marae,Greytown for the Powhiri. The number from Wairarapa thatturned out was heartening and augured well for a robust huia-rohe.Local concerns were aired and one of a more pressing nature was'resolved' pending ratification. Due to a protracted dispute thatmeant cash would continue to be held in trust by the Iwi Board,it was agreed by those present that the Cray 3 and 4 quota for thisyear would be divided among six taiwhenua rather than four ashad been the case. This would give the Wairarapa Taiwhenua (andTamaki Nui a Rua Taiwhenua) more cash resources to operateon. It was reaffirmed that communication has improved with theNKII Board travelling - especially to more remote rohe.As the Chairman had to travel home that evening to attend theEconomic Summit WairoaIf there were any anxieties on the part oforganisers and attendees as to whether aKahungunu ki Wairoa Economic Summitcould be successfully staged, then thesehave been well and truly 'blown out of thewater'. Top marks to the organisers,sponsors, facilitators, caterers andeveryone else who brought it all together.The calibre of men and women whoaccepted invitations to speak wasoutstanding. Addresses were heady, yetdown to earth; inspirational and applicableto the prospective entrepreneur, the triballeader or lay person. Spread over twodays, the programme was a veritablesmorgasbord of experiences from the livesof politicians, business people,corporate high-fliers andmentors.Day One was ably steered byour indomitable, home-grownDr Rose Pere. After karakia andmihi whakatau, the mihi timataWood - Kauri & RimuBarbs - Made of paua. Representing NgatiKahungunu Iwi.Lure (Rauru) -Representingachievement.Carver - Mike Nukuwas delivered by Kaumatua Rangi Paku.Guest speakers included the Hon. ParekuraHoromia, Wi Huata, Roger Kerr,Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, Harry Howe,Robert Cottrell, Bev Adlam and SirHoward Morrison.Cocktails sponsored by the WaikaremoanaTrust Board and a selection of wines fromHastings Wine Makers opened a delightfulevening of fine food, a bracket of songsfrom Peggy Joe Price, including anunrehearsed duet with Sir HowardMorrison, which was very muchappreciated.A cräme de la cräme, stunning visual feastof original creationsmodelled with flairand grace by 15slender Maoriyoung women,literally pluckedfrom the collegeclassroom and putthrough the hoopExplanationof Tropheytangi of hi uncle, James Lennox Southon on the Friday morning,the Chairmans report was presented before he left (to be ratifiedin the Board meeting). The whanau were brought up-to-datewith the mussel farm joint venture and other activities.The following day was chaired by Christine Teariki until theDeputy Chair arrived. One other concern that emerged was thematter dealing with an iwi partnership across three DistrictHealth Boards. Maori from the Wairarapa and Tamaki Nui aRua Taiwhenua (and Rangitane) are wary of jeopardisingalready strong working relationships with their respectivepartners.Not withstanding the advantages of going to Ngati Kahungunuwhanui, there will still be lessons to be learned. For instance'when does tikanga have precedence over constitutional matters?'Thankfully, we can look to our Kaumatua/Kuia for collectivewisdom.Ki te whanau o Papawai, kei te mihi ki a koutou nga morehu ote wa kainga mo a koutou manaakitanga, me te aroha hoki kia matou.(over fourweekends). Theoccasion was theMid Region YoungDesigner AwardsFashion Showfeaturing Clark, LynettaRirinui and MeganCoombs, and ablycompeered by MP DonnaAwatere Huata. Designerswere presented withtaonga from NgatiKahungunu IwiIncorporated, TotallyHawkes Bay and IndustryNZ. Incidentally, alldesigners went on to showtheir creationsat the GrandDesignerA w a r d sFashion Showin Wellingtonthe followingweekend withthe chance oftravel toselected fashion houses in Europe for thetop two designers and visits to a prestigiousFashion Show in Melbourne for the twonext placed entrants.Educationist Liz Hunken who was at easeand confident, chaired Day Two andperformed with dignity and grace. Animpressive line up of speakers enthralledthe audience interrupted only by thecustomary tea breaks and lunch. Theseincluded Steve Collins, Jennis Lawrence,Hon. Winston Peters, Claire Johnstoneand Dr Te Marie Tau. After workshopfeedback and summary by theChairperson, the session closed with akarakia.Then back to Takitimu Marae for thesumptuous meal and kapa haka providedby the hau kainga. And to finish off thememorable hui, the crowd was captivatedby the first class oratory of Sir TipeneO'Regan. He was in top form as he sharedexperiences, sometimes light hearted butalways inspirational. With leaders like SirTipene, Maori can achieve and step up tohigher levels of performance in any arena.The word is out that some high profilespeakers have been confirmed for the nextEconomic Summit set for the 3rd and 4thJuly in Wairarapa, with others scramblingfor a place in the sun… see you there!

New SportsOfficer ForWairoaWairoa is about to get a new districtKaiwhakahaere through Sport Hawke's Bayand Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.The part-time officer will focus onencouraging healthy, active lifestyles throughparticipating in sport and recreation in theMaori environment.He or she will also play a strategic role insupporting Sport HB's green prescriptionwork, a partnership with local GPs andpractice nurses aimed at increasing physicalactivity of patients recommended for a"green" prescription through non-threateningways.The programme has been working welloverall for people with diabetes, sufferingobesity, high blood pressure and other weightrelated health issues, but not quite so wellwith Maori patients. It is hoped theappointment of a new Kaiwhakahaere willhelp address this issue.Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated isassisting Sport HB with management of theposition.The person will be based at the WairoaCommunity Centre with the three other SportHB employees working in the district.Young athletes, budding sports administrators and the youngat heart can benefit from some of the Sport and RecreationAgency grants available through Sport Hawke's Bay.Tomua/Tomuri grant (up to $500) This is aimed at youngathletes of Maori descent (tomuri), aged between 15-19, whomay enjoy the assistance of a role model coach and/or mentor(tomua). The tomua must also be of Maori descent, and allowsone tomuri per six months. This is a one-off grant from theagency, which has replaced the Hillary Commission.Note- athletes who have been a regional or national representativein their chosen sport will be accepted first.Administrative cadetships (up to $1000) This is aimed atpromoting Maori leadership roles in sport, fitness and leisure.The grant is to assist in training in sports administration.The nominating club or organisation is expected to makesome contribution to course costs, and priority will be givento those applicants whose clubs or organisations contributeat least half the costs.There is no age limit and it is open to anyone of Maori descent.The club or organisation's job is to nominate someone it thinkshas the ability to become a strong administrator at regionalor national level.The course may be up to a year long, and must be NZQAaccredited. The training institution must have approval statusto provide the course, for example, a polytechnic.An annual report and evaluation will have to be completedand sent to the agency at the completion of the course.Protecting For The FutureWhakaki people are doing their bit tosave their eels, and are hoping theMinistry of Fisheries and Te Ohu KaiMoana will sit up and take notice.Along with the Wairoa District CouncilMaori committee, Whakaki's HereheretauB2L2 Block Trust have written to theministry and TOKM with some ideas abouteel management- a good time to make theirvoices heard given that commercial eellicences are up for review in October.Committee member and trust secretaryWalter Wilson went to a meeting inHamilton recently at which the ministryproposed a quota system - a sustainablesystem? Neither the trust nor the committeethought so, and that's what they've statedin their submissions.The trust is concerned the commercial sectormight be given priority over the rights oftangata whenua and the wellbeing of eelfisheries.Whakaki people have sustainably managedtheir own eel fishery for generations, bannedcommercial fishing, and won awards toboot for their work on restoring the lakeand surrounding environment.The trust has suggested that any sort ofmanagement plan needs to outline habitatand eel life cycle information, adetermination of the best time for harvestto avoid harming breeding, separate lawsto cover eel farming and commercial takingof glass eels for stocking farms, andregulations for customary and recreationaleel fishing.The committee is concerned about theministry's approach to issuing commerciallicences, and believes it needs to do moreconsultation with North Island iwi on eeling,under both lore and law.Help For The SportyIwi grants (up to $1500) Iwi organisations may be eligiblefor this grant to run sport, fitness or leisure programmes fortheir members. Line dancing, whanau/hapu/iwi sports days,rugby league, tennis, squash, touch and surfing tournamentsare some of the events the Hillary Commission supportedwhen it was running this grants programme.To meet the criteria, applicants must be an incorporatedsociety, provide a GST invoice, sign a contract with theagency, and complete an evaluation for the agency when theevent is over. The agency does not support any events whichcondone alcohol or drug use.* For more information contact Sam Christie at Sport HB on(06) 8355470, 021 2650769, or samc@sporthb.net.nz* NOTE- ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED IN JUNEFOR THE 2002/03 YEAR